The Australian Outback is desolate and deserted, and mostly populated by animals, making it hard to travel through the rough terrain and wildlife that make up the region. In Europe , the land is hilly and grassy, mostly populated by humans or atleast have settlements, water, and plants to grow. The Australian Outback does not have a lot of plants or grassy areas, meanwhile the Coast of Australia has plenty of water and grass because of the ocean surrounding them.